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Thank you for your interest in Hans Institute. Our application will encourage you to spend time reflecting on who you are and what is important to you. We approach the admission process with sincere respect for each individual applicant and look forward to learning about you through your application.

Admission Overview

Holistic Admission
At Hans Institute, we practice holistic admission. This means that each piece in your application is reviewed as part of an integrated and comprehensive whole.

One piece tells us about your background and life experiences, another about your school and your academic achievement. We learn from others about your character and intellectual contributions. In your essays, we learn about your ideas and interests, and what is meaningful to you.

Each month we aim to enroll a class of diverse backgrounds and experiences, talents, academic interests, and ways of viewing the world.

In a holistic review, we seek to understand how you, as a whole person, would grow, contribute and thrive at Hans Institute and how Hans Institute would, in turn, be changed by you.

Context
Just as no two Hans Institute learners are the same, each applicant to Hans Institute is unique. This means that as we review each application, we pay careful attention to unique circumstances. We take into account your background, educational pathway, and work and family responsibilities.

Academic Excellence
The primary criterion for admission to Hans Institute is academic excellence and passion. We look for your preparation and potential to succeed. We expect you to challenge yourself throughout this training and to do very well.